The Big House

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Big House in Colombo offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and work desk. Dining and Connectivity: Guests can enjoy Asian cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Services: The homestay provides private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and free on-site parking. Additional services include car hire, luggage storage, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Located 2.5 mi from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 1.8 mi from Sinhalese Sports Club, The Big House is near key landmarks such as St Anthony's Church and The Independence Square.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Bala
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The location is extremely isolated and little scary to access this place.”
Nalinda
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This place was close to my work place. Care taker was supper nice and helpful. Clean rooms and bathroom. Well maintained. Price was reasonable. I would visit there again with no hesitation.”
Chathurika
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Calm and quiet place situated in the heart of colombo.Rooms are clean and nice.staff is good.”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, nice room and friendly staff. They gave us a little complimentary breakfast box which was good, and the owner even gave us a lift to the bus stop when we left. Have booked another night there next week when we are briefly back in Colombo.”
Shaniu
Maldives Maldives
“cleanliness, friendliness of staff, quite negbourhood, close to the lanka hospital”
Sarah
Pakistan Pakistan
“The breakfast was home cooked and super delicious. it made us feel at home. The entire stay was cozy and warm. We send our thanks to the guy who works there, he was very helpful and kind.”
Tarun
India India
“Comfy rooms, helpful staff, nice big bathrooms, interesting books at the front desk.”
George
Romania Romania
“Set in a quiet area, you will be greeted by Ham whow takes great care of the place. He is kind and friendly and will be there any time you need. does an amazing job there and everything its spotless.”
Goonetilleke
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The room was very clean. The caretaker, Raja, was very pleasant. Overall, it was a great experience.”
Abdulla
Maldives Maldives
“"The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the cleanliness of the rooms is good. It would be nice if the guest house had twenty-four hours front desk service”

Hosted by Rukshan

9.4
Host Review Score
Rukshan
Located at a very convenient location in Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka, The Big House is a stylish home stay apartment with 8 rooms. The Big House is only a 5-minute walk (450m) from The Lanka Hospital, walking distance to Asiri Central Hospital (700m) and Oasis Hospital (650m) all which provides world class healthcare facilities. This location is ideal for foreigners who visit Sri Lanka for medical treatments. It is a very famous location among Maldivian families who come for regular checkups at Lanka Hospital and other leading hospitals. Very close proximity to railway station, bus station, leading supermarkets and banks. Few minutes drive to the capital, shopping centers, beach and tourist attractions in Colombo. Cozy Rooms Modern air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a flat-screen cable TV and an electric kettle. Each room also has tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom with rain shower, hairdryer and toiletries at a cost. Rooms has electrical fans and other important amenities.
We are friendy and dedicate to provide the best service! Located at a very convenient location in Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka, The Big House is a stylish home stay apartment with 8 rooms. The Big House is only a 5-minute walk (450m) from The Lanka Hospital, walking distance to Asiri Central Hospital (700m) and Oasis Hospital (650m) all which provides world class healthcare facilities. This location is ideal for foreigners who visit Sri Lanka for medical treatments. It is a very famous location among Maldivian families who come for regular checkups at Lanka Hospital and other leading hospitals. Very close proximity to railway station, bus station, leading supermarkets and banks. Few minutes drive to the capital, shopping centers, beach and tourist attractions in Colombo.
Things to do Being a multi-ethnic nation has many benefits for our little island under the sun. Colombo is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, beautiful beaches, nature, history, architecture,food, shopping and nightlife. Our friendly staff will help arrange excursions to world renowned tourist attractions not only in Colombo, but also all over Sri Lanka.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian

Amenities of The Big House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Big House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Big House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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